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Whole Grilled Fish Tacos

Better tacos come from whole grilled fish.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

Smoky Bacon-Wrapped Baby Potatoes

Bite-size potatoes coated in a flavorful sauce, wrapped in bacon, and roasted.

Morgan Eisenberg

Butter-Basted Steak With Creamed Shishitos and Tomatoes

An end-of-summer steak dinner.

Sasha Marx

Oysters Oaxacafeller

Oysters Rockefeller get a Mexican-inflected makeover.

Sasha Marx

Adobo-Marinated Grilled Pork Chops

The secret is in the vinegar.

Michael Harlan Turkell

Simple Grilled Halibut

Sometimes, simple is best.

Joshua Bousel

Mint Julep

A good mint julep can't be rushed.

Paul Clarke

Broiled Salmon With Dilly Beans

One pan, a whole spectrum of ingredients and flavors.

Michael Harlan Turkell

El Derby Ahumado (Basil Julep With Cucumber, Jalapeño, and Mezcal)

The julep, as it might be done south of the border.

Daniel Gritzer

Grilled Cabbage With Blue Cheese Dressing

Charred cabbage gets a little steakhouse treatment.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Grilled Shrimp With Chermoula

Sweet grilled shrimp get a North African spin.

J. Kenji López-Alt

The Best Basic Grilled Corn

Nothing wrong with a classic.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Whole Grilled Fish With Olive-Tomato Compote

The secrets to perfect whole grilled fish, every time.

Daniel Gritzer

Frozen Gin and Tonic

A frosty version of the classic.

Maggie Hoffman

Broiled Blueberry "Pie" With Graham Cracker Crust

Broiled just to the point of barely bursting.

Michael Harlan Turkell

Chocolate Mint Julep Cocktail

Chocolate joins mint in this twist on the classic cocktail.

Daniel Gritzer

Grilled Cabbage With Yogurt and Mint

Toasty grilled cabbage with a light and creamy yogurt dressing.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Grilled Mexican Chorizo With Spicy Tomato-Caper Sauce

Better sausages start in a bath.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Grilled Corn With Spicy Korean Miso Sauce

Corn, meet gochujang.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Fingerling Potato Salad With Chorizo, Onion, and Arugula

A lesson in how to make the most of your ingredients, in potato-salad form.

Daniel Gritzer

Grilled Corn With Harissa and Mint

A spicy and bright departure from your standard grilled corn.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Grilled Corn With Garlic and Ginger Soy Butter

Grilled corn dressed with a savory mix of butter, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Grilled Corn With Spicy Miso Butter

The irresistible combination of butter and intensely savory miso paste makes a great upgrade for grilled corn.

Joshua Bousel

Dark and Stormy Julep Cocktail (With Ginger and Rum)

Gingery zestiness keeps this julep wide awake.

Daniel Gritzer

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